Connecticut is among just seven states to follow all three best practice policies to prevent fatal outcomes from Sudden Cardiac Arrest among high school students.
This is the third of four weekly reports being presented during April, Autism Awareness Month, and was produced by Newtown Youth & Family Services.
For the staff and support professionals at Newt...
This is the second of four weekly reports being presented during April, Autism Awareness Month.
Newtown resident Mirelle Capozza, who along with local Police Sgt Will Chapman have been certified ...
Are you worried about your teens’ exposure to weed, alcohol and other drugs and what you can do as a parent to protect them?
CT Parent Connection in partnership with Newtown Congregational Church will...
The Newtown Bee's Autism Awareness Month coverage begins with one local mother's story as she discovers the unique language of her child on the spectrum.
Freshmen at Newtown High School recently attended a panel called “Vaping … Substance Use … Is It Worth Talking About?” — find out what they learned.
The initiative was the first of its kind.
The fresh...
Seems like for all his education, Jim must slept through civics class when they were covering Federalism. Mitch holds state office, Michelle Ku serves in our municipal government, and the President, who is not on the ballot this cycle, heads the Executive Branch in Washington DC.
Also, Mitch was cross endorsed by the Independent Party in recognition of his bipartisan legislative success. Jim Gaston endorsed Ku’s opponent in the primary because “Newtown’s Democratic leaders trust Brandon Moore” (clever double entendre with his last name.)
Just the facts.
Jeff, look no further than our own first selectman. “Brews with Bruce” at the Senior Center is included with membership, but according to the Bee’s own reporting, everyone else must purchase a day pass to attend.
Apparently, paying taxes gets you a town government, but having a conversation with its leader requires an admission upgrade.
Unless, of course, the intent is to hear only from a preferred audience. A room full of agreeable voices may be comfortable, but a first selectman represents the entire town—including residents who might ask inconvenient questions. Public access should not come with a cover charge.
